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The College of Levantine Churches, adopting an earlier [[Chantry of Alstin|Levantine Chantric Church]] structure, divides [[Levantia]] and locations abroad into provinces, geographical areas which encompass large numbers of metropoles, which are the basic administrative unit of the College. | The College of Levantine Churches, adopting an earlier [[Chantry of Alstin|Levantine Chantric Church]] structure, divides [[Levantia]] and locations abroad into provinces, geographical areas which encompass large numbers of metropoles, which are the basic administrative unit of the College. | ||
In [[1978]], within the context of the [[Occidental Cold War]], the Province of Sarpedon split off from the College to form the [[Ecclesiastical Assembly of Sarpedon]]. | In [[1978]], within the context of the [[Occidental Cold War]], the Province of Sarpedon split off from the College to form the [[Ecclesiastical Assembly of Sarpedon]]. Since the [[Assumption Accords]], the Ecclesiastical Assembly has been afforded delegates to the Congress of Bishops, effectively merging the Assembly back into the College as an autonomous section. | ||
====Metropoles==== | ====Metropoles==== | ||
The College of Levantine Churches is divided into administrative areas known as "Metropoles", which are similar in scope and role as {{wp|diocese}}s within the [[Catholic Church]]. Unlike the Catholic Church, Metropoles are governed by Metropolitan Committee, comprised of three bishops, one from each of the episcopal congregations. This structure, in part based on {{wp|Gospel of Matthew|Matthew}} 18:20 ("For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."), is designed to ensure each of the episcopal congregations are represented in local governance. Metropolitan Committees handle responsibilities such as sanctions of clerics, ordinations, as well as submissions of individuals to the episcopal congregations to be considered for consecration as bishop. Each bishop within a Metropole is responsible for the daily administration and oversight of most issues for their particular Church within the Metropole. Accordingly, despite the equal share of authority within Metropolitan Committees, it has been observed that the bishops of the Fraternal Church have ''de facto'' authority over all believers within a Metropole due to the overwhelming majority presence of the Fraternal Church within the College. As a result, Fraternal Church bishops are often expected to make shows of humility to the two other bishops within Metropolitan Committees to avoid offense or pretention of authority. | The College of Levantine Churches is divided into administrative areas known as "Metropoles", which are similar in scope and role as {{wp|diocese}}s within the [[Catholic Church]]. Unlike the Catholic Church, Metropoles are governed by Metropolitan Committee, comprised of three bishops, one from each of the episcopal congregations. This structure, in part based on {{wp|Gospel of Matthew|Matthew}} 18:20 ("For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."), is designed to ensure each of the episcopal congregations are represented in local governance. Metropolitan Committees handle responsibilities such as sanctions of clerics, ordinations, as well as submissions of individuals to the episcopal congregations to be considered for consecration as bishop. Each bishop within a Metropole is responsible for the daily administration and oversight of most issues for their particular Church within the Metropole. Accordingly, despite the equal share of authority within Metropolitan Committees, it has been observed that the bishops of the Fraternal Church have ''de facto'' authority over all believers within a Metropole due to the overwhelming majority presence of the Fraternal Church within the College. As a result, Fraternal Church bishops are often expected to make shows of humility to the two other bishops within Metropolitan Committees to avoid offense or pretention of authority. | ||